Career Advisor

Position TitleFLSAFLSA Exempt Department Job  Summary

Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for two Career Advisor/Coach positions in the Office of Career Services. The career advisor/coach will assist students to identify, develop, revise and achieve realistic career and academic goals and plans. The career advisor/coaches will report directly to the Director of the Office of Career Services. AA/ EOE

• Administer and interpret career assessment instruments and assist students in creating individualized career plans.
• Advise and assist students as they prepare for externship/internship/job opportunities by reviewing and critiquing resumes, cover letters and related job search documents; conducting mock interviews and providing feedback; and maintaining records to monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Advise students individually or in groups regarding job search skills.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships and collaborate with key constituents (colleagues, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, employers) to provide targeted messaging/advertising to students.
• Provide consultation and organizational assistance to departments/divisions in the development of specific career-related events.
• Work closely with faculty and staff members in the planning and coordination of career outreach programs such as job fairs and any major-specific career events.
• Disseminate all employment related opportunities to appropriate faculty, organizations, and students and assist students in contacting employers and/or completing job applications.
• Research, evaluate, and maintain online resources for a variety of career issues, academic majors and career fields.
• Maintain on-going professional development via involvement with relevant professional associations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in career advising, career development, or employment services.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), database management systems, and career software.
• Able and willing to work with diverse student populations and in a multicultural environment that reflects our student body and embraces our mission and vision.

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Full time

• Administer and interpret career assessment instruments and assist students in creating individualized career plans.
• Advise and assist students as they prepare for externship/internship/job opportunities by reviewing and critiquing resumes, cover letters and related job search documents; conducting mock interviews and providing feedback; and maintaining records to monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Advise students individually or in groups regarding job search skills.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships and collaborate with key constituents (colleagues, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, employers) to provide targeted messaging/advertising to students.
• Provide consultation and organizational assistance to departments/divisions in the development of specific career-related events.
• Work closely with faculty and staff members in the planning and coordination of career outreach programs such as job fairs and any major-specific career events.
• Disseminate all employment related opportunities to appropriate faculty, organizations, and students and assist students in contacting employers and/or completing job applications.
• Research, evaluate, and maintain online resources for a variety of career issues, academic majors and career fields.
• Maintain on-going professional development via involvement with…